ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense chief Yoav Gallant, and a Hamas leader for alleged war crimes. This follows a prosecutor's request related to the October 7 attacks and Israel's military response. While ICC member states are required to arrest individuals with warrants, the court lacks enforcement power. Israel is not an ICC member, complicating potential arrests, while the Palestinian territories and Jordan are members. The warrants do not impose travel bans, allowing the accused to travel freely, though they risk arrest in ICC member states. The warrants may indirectly influence other legal cases related to Israel's actions in Gaza.